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We host community speaker events and learning opportunities to help you continually grow and inspire others as a leader. We expand your community knowledge, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect you to others who want to collaboratively solve local issues.
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April 3, 2025
Community Events
Carolands Chateau
Don’t miss an exceptional afternoon of leadership inspiration at the historic Carolands Chateau. Hear from distinguished speakers Chris Ernst (Chief Learning Officer, Workday) and Kishshana Palmer (CEO, ManageMint) as they share powerful insights on navigating today's leadership challenges.
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March 14, 2025
Leadership Skills Programs
Via Zoom
Feeling burnt out? With expert coaching, uncover root causes of burnout and develop an action plan so you can focus on the most important aspects of your life.
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February 27, 2025
Elected Leaders Programs
CZI Community Space, Redwood City
Elected leaders in San Mateo County are invited to this two-day innovative program to help them build relationships, learn best practices for effective governance, and focus on issues that will help them positively impact their elected entities and communities.

December 10, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
SSF Library | Parks & Rec
Unlock your leadership potential with CliftonStrengths workshops! Led by Gallup Certified Strengths Coach Alicia Santamaria, learn to use your natural talents as strengths that drive your success.
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October 26, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual via Zoom
Feeling burnt out? Ready to refocus and make space in your life? Spend 3 short hours with expert leadership coaches and move towards leading with more choice, intention, and purpose.
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September 23, 2024
Community Events
North Fair Oaks Community Center
Hear from the District 4 Candidates for SMC Board of Supervisors, Lisa Gauthier and Antonio Lopez. Hosted by Thrive Alliance, Choose Children (a project of SVCF), and Leadership Council SMC.

September 20, 2024
Immersion Programs
via Zoom
Attention SMC Nonprofits, Cities, Government Agencies, and Commissions! Apply for a Community Acceleration Project Team to help your organization improve services, tackle a project, or capitalize on an opportunity.
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August 20, 2024
Immersion Programs
1 - 2 pm, via Zoom
What’s a Community Acceleration Project (CAP) Team and why does my organization need one? Attend this CAP Information Session to find out.

May 22, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual
day-long Summit. Brought to you in partnership with Louisville Leadership

April 14, 2026
Immersion Programs
via Zoom
This one-hour Immersion Program Information Session will tell you everything you need to know about our 10-month Leadership CORPS and Emerging Leaders programs.

April 23, 2026
Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 8:30 am - 12 pm
AI can analyze, but only humans connect. This workshop sharpens your communication, builds trust, and strengthens presence—helping you adapt, influence decisions, and remain irreplaceable.
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April 27, 2026
Community Events
Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, Redwood City, 9:00 - 11:30 am
What if luck wasn’t random, but something that you could actively create? In this engaging and interactive workshop, Dr. Tina Seelig, Stanford professor and author of 18 books, explores how “luck” is often the result of deliberate actions and consistent effort.
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April 3, 2025
Community Events
Carolands Chateau
Don’t miss an exceptional afternoon of leadership inspiration at the historic Carolands Chateau. Hear from distinguished speakers Chris Ernst (Chief Learning Officer, Workday) and Kishshana Palmer (CEO, ManageMint) as they share powerful insights on navigating today's leadership challenges.
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March 14, 2025
Leadership Skills Programs
Via Zoom
Feeling burnt out? With expert coaching, uncover root causes of burnout and develop an action plan so you can focus on the most important aspects of your life.
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February 27, 2025
Elected Leaders Programs
CZI Community Space, Redwood City
Elected leaders in San Mateo County are invited to this two-day innovative program to help them build relationships, learn best practices for effective governance, and focus on issues that will help them positively impact their elected entities and communities.

December 10, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
SSF Library | Parks & Rec
Unlock your leadership potential with CliftonStrengths workshops! Led by Gallup Certified Strengths Coach Alicia Santamaria, learn to use your natural talents as strengths that drive your success.
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October 26, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual via Zoom
Feeling burnt out? Ready to refocus and make space in your life? Spend 3 short hours with expert leadership coaches and move towards leading with more choice, intention, and purpose.
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September 23, 2024
Community Events
North Fair Oaks Community Center
Hear from the District 4 Candidates for SMC Board of Supervisors, Lisa Gauthier and Antonio Lopez. Hosted by Thrive Alliance, Choose Children (a project of SVCF), and Leadership Council SMC.

September 20, 2024
Immersion Programs
via Zoom
Attention SMC Nonprofits, Cities, Government Agencies, and Commissions! Apply for a Community Acceleration Project Team to help your organization improve services, tackle a project, or capitalize on an opportunity.
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August 20, 2024
Immersion Programs
1 - 2 pm, via Zoom
What’s a Community Acceleration Project (CAP) Team and why does my organization need one? Attend this CAP Information Session to find out.

May 22, 2024
Leadership Skills Programs
Virtual
day-long Summit. Brought to you in partnership with Louisville Leadership